Hot dog eating contest at Pocono Raceway needs hungry locals

Pocono Raceway is seeking hungry locals to represent northeast Pennsylvania when some of the country's best competitive eaters descend on Long Pond this summer.

Staff report

Pocono Raceway is seeking hungry locals to represent northeast Pennsylvania when some of the country's best competitive eaters descend on Long Pond this summer.

On June 7, qualifying day for the Pocono 400, the raceway will host a qualifying round for the Nathan's Famous Fourth of July Hot Dog Eating Contest.

The event will be part of the raceway's infield block party, which is open to all. Admission is $5, which will be donated to a local fire company.

While most of the competitors in the hot dog eating contest will be nationally ranked competitive eaters, two contestants — one male, one female — will be chosen locally. Contestants must be 18 years of age, and will be chosen at random.